Staff Product Engineer — AI-Native Developer Tools Leader

Blacksmith; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Competitive base + equity

401K match

Unlimited PTO

Annual offsite

Early-exercise stock options

12 weeks fully paid parental leave (U.S.)

Job summary

Blacksmith in New York is seeking a Staff Product Engineer to set the technical direction for new AI native developer tooling products. In this high-impact role, you will drive the architectural vision, mentor engineers, and oversee production outcomes. Ideal candidates have expertise in building beloved products and a strong track record of influencing technical direction. The company offers competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and full parental leave benefits, fostering a dynamic and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting and leading technical direction of a product from an early stage.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Track record of leading through influence while being an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the architectural direction for new product(s).
• Translate business strategy into technical roadmaps and execution plans.
• Drive the development of products from 0-1.
• Accountable for production outcomes including reliability and performance.
• Mentor senior engineers and act as a force multiplier.

Skills

Expertise in building products

Power user of coding agents

Strong communication skills

Job description

Blacksmith in New York is seeking a Staff Product Engineer to set the technical direction for new AI native developer tooling products. In this high-impact role, you will drive the architectural vision, mentor engineers, and oversee production outcomes. Ideal candidates have expertise in building beloved products and a strong track record of influencing technical direction. The company offers competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and full parental leave benefits, fostering a dynamic and innovative team environment.